Winter Graduation - 24 November 2025

Winter Graduation will take place on Monday 24 November at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. There are three ceremonies on the day 11am, 3pm and 7pm.

We'll be publishing everything you need to know about Graduation on this page so keep an eye out for updates.

Invites will be sent out via email so please ensure we have up-to-date contact details for you. If you change your email address, please let us know - studentrecords@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 

Graduation Key Dates

We've put together a timeline of key dates leading up to graduation. To ensure the day goes well for all involved, please ensure you meet the deadlines given.

Key Dates Further Information
Mon 29 September

In order to attend the graduation ceremony, students must ensure that:

  • Group Award Transfer paperwork is completed and fees paid.
  • All outstanding fees and IT equipment on loan must be returned.
Mon 6 - Fri 10 October

Invitation emails are sent out to eligible students in batches. All emails will be sent by Friday 10 October. 

Mon 6 October

Using the login details provided on your graduation invite email, confirm your attendance.

All graduates must wear a graduation gown and hood. The link to hire a gown will be on the invite email and the college website.

Fri 31 October

The link to confirm your attendance will close at 5pm on Friday 31 October. If you do not confirm your attendance by this date, it may not be possible to attend the ceremony.

Mon 3 November

The link to hire a graduation gown online closes.  However, you can still hire a gown on graduation day from the Ede & Ravenscroft gowning desk.

Tues 4 November

The guest ticket booking link will go live on our website at 10am on Tuesday 4 November. (Graduands do not need to book a ticket. They will be issued with a ticket on graduation day when they register at the Concert Hall).

Mon 24 November

Graduation Day. Our graduation guide will have full details on what to expect. You can watch last year's ceremony on our YouTube channel to see what to expect.

Social Event 

We love to see your graduation photos and videos, so follow us on social media and share your day using #CoGCGrad.  We'll be posting our own photos and videos so keep an eye on all our social channels.  

Live Stream 

We'll be streaming all ceremonies for students, friends and family unable to join us. The videos will be available on our YouTube channel following the event.

Accessibility at graduation 

If you need adjustments or additional support to help you take part in the graduation ceremony, or if any of your guests need assistance, please contact us as soon as you can - graduation@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Privacy Notice 

Our Privacy Notice explains how personal data will be processed for and during the event and provides guidance should you not wish your data to be processed in this way. This applies to all students intending to graduate or may be eligible for an award, whether they attend a ceremony or not.

Alumni Association

Every student who graduates from City is invited to register for our Alumni Association and join an expanding community.

Contact 

If you have any questions about Graduation, please contact graduation@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk